Grandma got run over by a reindeer
walkin' home from our house Christmas eve.
You can say there's no such thing as Santa.
But as for me and Grandpa, we believe.

Paul: How awful! Why on Earth would you make your grandma walk home on Xmas Eve?! I know there might not be enough room for guests in your double wide, but I would make an exception, or call a cab for her. I'm not sure what this has to do with Santa, he doesn't own every reindeer in the world, he only employs 9 of them as far as I know on a part-time basis. He may have more housed in the North Pole stables, but as far as owning any stables down in Arkansas I would bet on a "no"

Ian: Okay, this is like, the fourth year in a row that you've come up with some lame excuse not to come to my place for Christmas. Just honestly declining the invitation would be fine, at least I would waste less food by expecting you and your family to come over. Well, this year I'm not going to go over to your place, either. I understand that maybe you have to visit her in the hospital, but how severe can the injuries be from being trampled by one reindeer, but do you have to miss the whole holiday? Grandpa, maybe, but come on, we had plans for a whole year! And just because I'm calling your story bull doesn't mean I don't believe in Santa.

Another year another playlist. This marks the FIFTH ... FIF! annual playlist for me. This year alot of regulars came back to make it easy for me, The National, Arctic Monkeys, Araabmuzik, Franz Ferdinand ect. This year there seems to be a huge movement/push for female artists.

A few songs on this list highlight some female artists who aren't painted into the folk/indie corner ... I'm actually seeing a nice lean towards trip-hop again. Portishead now influencing a nice swatch of young artists making some beautifully haunting music.

I'm also seeing the biggest dip in the Indie music scene with every band trying to "out-Indie" eachother. It seems like 50% are trying to make their band as 90's and retro as possible the other 40% are copying Pet Sounds and the smallest slice are actually pushing the genre forward. As with most things, everything ebbs and flows and in a few years it will come back.

In EDM, Dubstep has given way to Trap already and old style trance is being popularized with Avicci. Say what you want it's a genre which I love and it gets stale very easy. It's nice to see a whole new generation appreciate the positive vibes of trance music again as I think the first pass gave birth to Big Beat in the late 90's and fizzled out quickly.

My biggest surprise has been Nine Inch Nails this year with might be the comeback of the year. A former angst-laden teen who lived and died by NIN has easily felt betrayed by the recent decade plus of sub-par misguided music even disbanding NIN to put out some garbage with his wife. This album is back to being innovative, fresh, while keeping the signature sound we have been used to for almost 25 years.

The National just can't write a bad song anymore and following up with my cherished High Violet, Trouble Will Find Me is an equal masterpiece of brooding and introspection.

There are a few new faces in this list like Ghost, Run the Jewels, and Radkey, all with excellent releases this year.

I hope you enjoy the list as much as I love making it. If there is ever a desrire to download any or all of this list just contact me Construx Paul and I'll make sure it happens.

This is my second "Top Tracks of the Year" for Construx Nunchux. Instead of making a big list or a top ten list I figured I would compile a huge list of all the songs I was into this year and break it down to be as small as possible. Enjoy.. Or hate.. Whatev.

These tracks are in no order so..
If you have any questions about any tracks or artists or suggested other tracks from these artists find me on Twitter. @ryannoble66

The Jokerr - "Till I Fall" (Feat. Masetti and Dubbs)

I was convinced I was obligated to dislike this dude because DZK isn't a fan. I ended up giving the guy a listen and realized he was pretty good. Though he has a dis track for almost every hip hop artist I like (including DZK and Tech N9NE who is also on this list) The dude is a solid rapper. Incredible timing and does his own production. He also does other genres other than hip-hop. This song is very different from the rest of his catalog. I like it so.. Also, Jokerr is the one dressed as grapes.. Seriously, his part makes the track, the other dudes are just his place holders.

Suicidal Tendencies - Smash it

Yeah, they are still around.. Get over it. Who knew that I would be 30 and still into Suicidal Tendencies. I grew up and got into music because of thrash metal. And though these guys were never Metallica, Slayer or even Pantera who I loved, I always liked their music. I recently listened to this entire album and I actually really liked it. They have managed to keep their old sound which is not easy for many musicians, even though Dave Mustaine would like you to think it is a cake walk for him..

Buckethead - Track 7

If you don't know who this dude is, he is a guitarist. Probably a lot more talented than whoever you claim is the best guitarist ever. Thats okay, your opinion isn't wrong, it is just a little off. THATS TOTALLY COOL! This dude is pretty awesome. He released probably 1 million albums this year of just instrumentals. When I first heard this one I thought of WCW's The Four Horsemen entrance theme. Tip for aspiring musicians: Make music that resemble that of old wrestlers and I will probably like it.

Daft Punk - Get Lucky

No doubt this track makes Paul's much more impressive top 100 list.. 0 fucks. This song is sooooo good. I don't get eaten alive by overplayed songs on the radio because I don't listen to the radio. The first time I heard this song and I think I made it thru maybe half the track before I had my guitar and was figuring out how to play it. So good!

Classified - Inner Ninja and Wicked

I almost said fuck it and put this entire album on... So many good tracks. By far my album of the year. Is it very Canadian? Yes.. Positive rap isn't common it seems because nobody wants it. Classified has been one of my favs for years. Here are 2 tracks from the album that I love. Great album

Inner Ninja

Wicked

Protest the Hero - Underbite

Before these guys got on a record label I used to see them all the time because they played a lot of shows close to where I grew up. It was when Metal was in the "Nu" phase and complexity in music was dying out. These guys were unlike a lot of the new stuff that was coming out at the time. Meeting them several times they were also pretty solid guys. #MoreCanada

K-OS- The Dog is Mine

Because #Anada... I love me some K-OS. This isn't his best track ever but it is a really good one. I love this dude. If you are not familiar with him you might want to make yourself familiar. Always catchy tunes. This dude has a ton of talent.

Tech n9ne (featuring Serj Tankian) - Straight out the Gate

Paul actually got me into this guy. I am a sucker for dudes who can rap fast. Not sure why. Ever since I was young, even when I only listened to metal. I love this track and you can add Serj from System of a Down to anything and I will love it.

Hayden - Oh Memory

Another Canadian addition to the list. I have been a fan of this guy for years. Great music. That is all... So much solid music from this guy.

Eminem - Rap God

This is a tough one for me. Before you all show up at my door with torches and pitch forks, I have been open that I don't love Eminem. I don't dislike him as much as I just feel he is over credited. He is a good rapper, I just don't think he is "the best" or even up there. THAT IS JUST MY OPINION!!

That being said, Rap God is unhuman. What a solid track. You can't over look quality and Eminem killed it on this track. Truly sounds like a monster.